Musicians born on May 25

Take a focused look at the musicians born on May 25. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1877 Billy Murray

  Billy Murray was one of the most popular American singers in the early 20th century, known for his clear tenor voice and prolific output of recorded songs during the acoustic era. He earned the nickname 'The Denver Nightingale' and was a significant figure in the development of recorded music. [bio]

• 1926 Miles Davis

  Miles Davis was a groundbreaking American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader whose innovative approaches helped define and transform the direction of jazz in the 20th century. Renowned for his distinctive sound and constant reinvention, Davis played a pivotal role in the development of cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and jazz fusion. [bio]

• 1941 Bob Dylan

  Bob Dylan is an iconic American singer-songwriter, author, and visual artist whose career has spanned over six decades. He is renowned for his influence on popular music and culture, especially in the 1960s with songs that became anthems of the civil rights and anti-war movements. Dylan is celebrated for his poetic lyrics and distinctive voice, and is widely regarded as … [bio]